Peekskill

Ecosystem Overview

The Peekskill ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Westchester County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Yonkers nearby has 50% more documented species, Peekskill offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 52 Westchester County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 52 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Yonkers

-50% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common9 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common3 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Very Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common2 obs.

Ampelopsis glandulosa

Amur Peppervine

Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Occasional1 obs.

Neoxabea bipunctata

Two-spotted Tree Cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Rare1 obs.

Anisodactylus rusticus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Westchester County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Yonkers

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-50% vs. current

Westchester County

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-50% vs. current

White Plains

Importance: 0.46

61 species

-18% vs. current

New Rochelle

Importance: 0.46

73 species

-32% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+2400% vs. current

Tarrytown

in Town Of Greenburgh

Importance: 0.41

15 species

+233% vs. current

Scarsdale

Importance: 0.41

10 species

+400% vs. current

Ossining

in Town Of Ossining

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+456% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Westchester County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Westchester County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Yonkers

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-50% vs. current

Westchester County

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-50% vs. current

White Plains

Importance: 0.46

61 species

-18% vs. current

New Rochelle

Importance: 0.46

73 species

-32% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+2400% vs. current

Tarrytown

in Town Of Greenburgh

Importance: 0.41

15 species

+233% vs. current

Scarsdale

Importance: 0.41

10 species

+400% vs. current

Ossining

in Town Of Ossining

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+456% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 52 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Yonkers

-50% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common9 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common3 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Very Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common2 obs.

Ampelopsis glandulosa

Amur Peppervine

Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Occasional1 obs.

Neoxabea bipunctata

Two-spotted Tree Cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Rare1 obs.

Anisodactylus rusticus

Rare1 obs.

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